Olympus 5010 vs Samsung NX5

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 5010 vs Samsung NX5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty similar but the 5010 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5010 was launched 4 months before the NX5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 5010 scores against the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 vs Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 5010 vs the NX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and NX5 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and NX5.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5010 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX5 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.